Check Out Our 2026 Calendar!
List of Services
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2026 Lunch-and-Learn Seminars
Mark your calenders! The Business Resource Center at Valley Partners is hosting monthly educational seminars to help you elevate your small business. Check out the topics to be discussed below, and register early to secure your spot!
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Bookkeeping Basics: Understanding Profit, Cash Flow & Taxes as a Business Owner
Wednesday, January 28th, 2025
4319 Belmont Ave
Youngstown, OH 44505
TIME: TBD
Kick off the year strong with foundational accounting skills. Learn how to track revenue, expenses, cash flow, and prepare for tax season. Includes a chart of accounts template and basic cash flow tool.
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Business Credit 101: How to Build Credit That Banks Respect
Thursday, February 19th, 2026
4319 Belmont Ave
Youngstown, OH 44505
TIME: TBD
Understand personal vs business credit, how lenders evaluate applications, and how to build strong business credit profiles.
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Understanding Small Business Loans: SBA 504, CDFI Loans & Microloans Explained
Thursday, March 5th, 2026
305 Wick Ave
Youngstown, OH 44503
TIME: TBD
Walk through every funding option available for entrepreneurs. Learn what lenders look for and how to become loan-ready.
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Entrepreneurship Seminar: So You Want to Be an Entrepreneur?
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
LOCATION: TBD
TIME: TBD
A step-by-step guide to turning an idea into a real business. Covers mindset, business models, legal formation, startup costs, funding options, and resources available through Valley Partners.
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Grant Writing for Beginners: What Small Businesses & Nonprofits Need to Know; How to start a nonprofit; Nonprofit fundraising strategy
Thursday, May 21st, 2026
305 Wick Ave
Youngstown, OH 44503
TIME: TBD
Break down grant readiness, budgets, outcomes, and common myths. Learn how to determine whether a grant is a good fit and how to write a compelling narrative.
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Pricing Your Products & Services the Right Way
Thursday, September 17, 2026
4319 Belmont Ave
Youngstown, OH 44505
TIME: TBD
Break down COGS, margins, competitive pricing, and psychological pricing. Includes a pricing calculator template.
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Scaling Your Business: Systems, Hiring & Operational Efficiency
Thursday, October 15, 2026
LOCATION: TBD
TIME: TBD
How to grow responsibly. Covers SOPs, HR basics, hiring processes, workflow systems, and creating operational discipline.
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Year-End Financial Checkup for Entrepreneurs
Thursday, December 4th, 2026
4319 Belmont Ave
Youngstown, OH
TIME: TBD
Prepare for tax season and plan for 2027. Learn what documents to organize, how to close your books, and how to strategically plan for the new year.
